as in audible
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as in realized
to come to an awareness of
I heard your sister is home from the hospital
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as in listened
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
at least hear what I have to say before you start disagreeing
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Recent Examples of heard
Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
The revelation that the grand jury has heard more testimony in recent weeks suggests prosecutors are still pursuing new evidence.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
That very night, British troops heard Germans singing carols and saw decorations poking up from the opposite trenches.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The oppressed, however, are desperately trying to be heard.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
Morgan heard someone walking towards her and up the porch steps.
—Michael Loftus, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
The case is set to be heard this term, with oral arguments likely to be held this spring and a decision by summer.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Harry's evidence will likely be heard some way into the case, with the first ten days set aside for dealing with the overarching case against the company, rather than his specific experiences.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
It’s dubbed the wolf moon, since wolves’ howls were more likely to be heard during winter, per the Almanac.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
When reached by The Enquirer Monday evening, Jeffreys had not yet heard ODOT had made the same suggestion.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
The revelation that the grand jury has heard more testimony in recent weeks suggests prosecutors are still pursuing new evidence.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
That very night, British troops heard Germans singing carols and saw decorations poking up from the opposite trenches.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The oppressed, however, are desperately trying to be heard.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
Morgan heard someone walking towards her and up the porch steps.
—Michael Loftus, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
The case is set to be heard this term, with oral arguments likely to be held this spring and a decision by summer.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Harry's evidence will likely be heard some way into the case, with the first ten days set aside for dealing with the overarching case against the company, rather than his specific experiences.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
It’s dubbed the wolf moon, since wolves’ howls were more likely to be heard during winter, per the Almanac.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heard
Adjective
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True, crowds were noisier and more raucous in audible expressions of engagement — hissing, cheering, applauding, with an occasional wisecrack shouted out — but the responses were collective and inspired by the story on screen.Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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His question drew boos and audible displeasure from the crowd in a demonstration of opposition toward the GOP House leader.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Shoup, the commander on duty at the time, soon realized more calls would come in because the phone number was a misprint from a newspaper ad.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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But, as Isaac Newton realized when developing calculus, innumerable tiny effects create large-scale patterns.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Instead of a connection to history, we’re offered recommendations based on what other people listened to next.Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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As the prosecutor listened to my awkward response, a mysterious smile appeared on his lips.Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The first discernible change came in the 3-2 victory away at RB Leipzig.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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This accessibility feature provides an audible narration of on-screen events that would otherwise not be discernible through dialog alone.PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
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But once the job became a reality, Williams discovered the job was unsustainable.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Biologist Hugh Gabriel discovered a new species of frog in Madagascar that spend their entire lives in trees in the rainforest and have a lifestyle unique for frogs.Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 600-pound statue was stolen in October, sawed off above the feet, and then found by police, according to the AP.Annalise Frank, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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Gibbs hastily sawed off his leg cast, and was seen some time later taking the long-range shot that painted Pedro’s truck window with brain matter.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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To be even more nitpicky, even via the PC, after pressing play there was always a tiny, but perceptible delay before the audio immenseein, which meant the first half-second of the first track faded in.Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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On Friday, wind gusts were 12 mph or less, with a nearly two-hour morning stretch of no perceptible winds, according to National Weather Service data.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The lessons learned from OpenAI's challenges and adaptations in 2024 will likely influence the interplay amongst intellectual property, organizational model, and AI governance for years to come.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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As the industry moves forward, the lessons learned from OpenAI's challenges and adaptations in 2024 will likely influence AI development and governance for years to come.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Heard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heard. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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